Fifa and the Premier League could both investigate whether Manchester City have breached the ban on third-party player ownership after the club was accused of striking a legally-binding deal to cream off the best African talent from a Danish feeder club.

Electronic boards advertising the derby are dotted around Manchester City&rsquo;s training ground, where David Silva is quietly reflecting on what he calls &ldquo;the toughest, most difficult period&rdquo; of his life.

Tottenham's continued homeless state leaves them squeezing in a 'home' Premier League match against Manchester City, just two days before the Carabao Cup tie against West Ham, and only 24 hours after an NFL game that tore up the pitch at Wembley Stadium.